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Author Archives: BFJ Seattle, WA
Inspiring Leadership and Service in Youth
February 2, 2012
Founded in 1958, Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local … Continue reading →
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Voices in Wartime Project Expands to Parents
February 2, 2012
The Voices in Wartime Education Project became a friend of Bread for the Journey of Seattle in 2008 when its local visionary, Merna Ann Hecht, poet, storyteller, and arts and literacy educator, approached Bread for the Journey with a request … Continue reading →
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Feeding Homeless Youth in Seattle – Annual Family Activity
January 24, 2012
Each year, the Seattle chapter of Bread for the Journey invites their families to participate in building community not only through financial contributions, but also through acts of service. In April 2011, BFJ of Seattle’s families – partners, children, parents – helped … Continue reading →
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Healing the Psychological Wounds of War
January 24, 2012
Regardless of political persuasion, like many Americans, we find it difficult to know how to support or thank US soldiers and veterans who risk their lives and suffer trauma as a result of combat in war. That’s why BFJ of … Continue reading →
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Caring for Seattle’s Homeless Youth
October 27, 2011
StandUp For Kids is all about ending the cycle of youth homelessness. The Seattle chapter of StandUp for Kids lives this mission through volunteers who go onto the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street … Continue reading →
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OBJECT: Women Not Sex Objects
October 19, 2011
Anna van Heeswijk has always been outraged by injustice. In her 20s, she joined OBJECT as a grassroots activist and campaign organizer. OBJECT is a London-based, award winning human rights organization challenging ‘sex object’ culture – the ever increasing sexual objectification of … Continue reading →
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Market Bucks Fight Hunger, Build Livelihoods
July 15, 2010
Third Place Commons, once a wasteland of unused parking lots, is now a bustling hub of community life in Lake Forest Park, a diverse neighborhood located just north of Seattle. Three years ago, Friends of Third Place Commons was awarded … Continue reading →
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AIDS Memorial Quilt: Inspiring Compassion and Action
April 15, 2010
When Jasmine Gruenstein contacted BFJ of Seattle, we could hardly believe this articulate woman with a passion for AIDS education and service to the community was still a senior in high school! Jasmine has volunteered over 300 hours at her … Continue reading →
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Supporting the Fundamentals of LifeSPAN
December 15, 2009
It is not unusual for people with disabilities to outlive their parents or loved ones.LifeSPAN helps families in Washington State develop a plan for a secure existence over the entire lifetime of the disabled individual through workshops, seminars, mutual family … Continue reading →
Samaritan Center of Puget Sound
December 15, 2009
Liza Ziliak, a mental health counselor with Samaritan Center of Puget Sound, works with homeless youth in Seattle’s University District. Many of her clients suffer from addictions and other mental health issues, but are unlikely to attend scheduled appointments in … Continue reading →